11 community ratings

Poseidon

2024Unisex

8.5/ 10

Community score
11 ratings

Sherwood Poseidon is a unisex perfume that opens with nutmeg, cardamom and fir needle over Calabrian bergamot, then deepens into oud and ambergris; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: A very high score; my nose is applauding too.

How does it perform?

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Low risk

91% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Nutmeg Cardamom Pimento Fir needle Neroli Calabrian bergamot Damask rose

Kashmiri lavender

Heart notesfirst few hours

Jasmine sambac absolute Sandalwood Chamomile

Carnation absolute

Violet leaf absolute Red champaca

Indonesian ylang-ylang

Ambergris

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Orris absolute Tonka bean absolute Spanish labdanum Assam oud Sumatran patchouli Myrrh Oakmoss absolute Borneo oud

What does Poseidon smell like?

The top notes of nutmeg, cardamom and pimento make a warm, dry start, while fir needle and Kashmiri lavender add a resinous freshness. In the heart, jasmine sambac, ylang-ylang and carnation absolute bring a soft floral layer, and sandalwood and ambergris settle it onto a warm, powdery ground. The base darkens with Assam and Borneo oud, myrrh, labdanum and oakmoss, with tonka bean and orris absolute rounding off the edges. Sherwood Ambrosia and Masque II-II Mandala have a close profile.